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the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
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Contemporary English Version
Jeremiah 1:11
The Lord showed me something in a vision. Then he asked, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" I answered, "A branch of almonds that ripen early."
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Christian Standard Bible®
Then the word of the Lord came to me, asking, “What do you see, Jeremiah?”
Then the word of the Lord came to me, asking, “What do you see, Jeremiah?”
Hebrew Names Version
Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Yirmeyahu, what see you? I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.
Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Yirmeyahu, what see you? I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.
King James Version
Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.
Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.
English Standard Version
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" And I said, "I see an almond branch."
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" And I said, "I see an almond branch."
New American Standard Bible
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" And I said, "I see a branch of an almond tree."
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" And I said, "I see a branch of an almond tree."
New Century Version
The Lord spoke his word to me, saying: "Jeremiah, what do you see?" I answered, "I see a stick of almond wood."
The Lord spoke his word to me, saying: "Jeremiah, what do you see?" I answered, "I see a stick of almond wood."
Amplified Bible
The word of the LORD came to me, saying, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" And I said, "I see the branch of an almond tree."
The word of the LORD came to me, saying, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" And I said, "I see the branch of an almond tree."
World English Bible
Moreover the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, Jeremiah, what see you? I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.
Moreover the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, Jeremiah, what see you? I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.
Geneva Bible (1587)
After this the worde of the Lord came vnto me, saying, Ieremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almonde tree.
After this the worde of the Lord came vnto me, saying, Ieremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almonde tree.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now the word of Yahweh came to me saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" And I said, "I see a rod of an almond tree."
Now the word of Yahweh came to me saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" And I said, "I see a rod of an almond tree."
Berean Standard Bible
And the word of the LORD came to me, asking, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" "I see a branch of an almond tree," I replied.
And the word of the LORD came to me, asking, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" "I see a branch of an almond tree," I replied.
Complete Jewish Bible
The word of Adonai came to me, asking, "Yirmeyahu, what do you see?" I answered, "I see a branch from an almond tree .
The word of Adonai came to me, asking, "Yirmeyahu, what do you see?" I answered, "I see a branch from an almond tree .
Darby Translation
And the word of Jehovah came to me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond-tree.
And the word of Jehovah came to me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond-tree.
Easy-to-Read Version
The Lord 's message came to me: "Jeremiah, what do you see?" I answered, "I see a stick made from almond wood."
The Lord 's message came to me: "Jeremiah, what do you see?" I answered, "I see a stick made from almond wood."
George Lamsa Translation
Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Jeremiah, what do you see? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.
Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Jeremiah, what do you see? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.
Good News Translation
The Lord asked me, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" I answered, "A branch of an almond tree."
The Lord asked me, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" I answered, "A branch of an almond tree."
Lexham English Bible
And the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, "What are you seeing, Jeremiah?" And I said, "I am seeing a branch of an almond tree."
And the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, "What are you seeing, Jeremiah?" And I said, "I am seeing a branch of an almond tree."
Literal Translation
And the Word of Jehovah was to me, saying, Jeremiah, what do you see? And I said, I see an almond rod.
And the Word of Jehovah was to me, saying, Jeremiah, what do you see? And I said, I see an almond rod.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
After this, the LORDE spake vnto me sayenge: Ieremy, what seist thou? And I sayde: I se a wakynge rodde.
After this, the LORDE spake vnto me sayenge: Ieremy, what seist thou? And I sayde: I se a wakynge rodde.
American Standard Version
Moreover the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond-tree.
Moreover the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond-tree.
Bible in Basic English
Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Jeremiah, what do you see? And I said, I see a branch of an almond-tree.
Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Jeremiah, what do you see? And I said, I see a branch of an almond-tree.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying: 'Jeremiah, what seest thou?' And I said: 'I see a rod of an almond-tree.'
Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying: 'Jeremiah, what seest thou?' And I said: 'I see a rod of an almond-tree.'
King James Version (1611)
Moreouer, the word of the Lord came vnto me, saying; Ieremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rodde of an almond tree.
Moreouer, the word of the Lord came vnto me, saying; Ieremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rodde of an almond tree.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
After this the Lorde spake vnto me, saying: Ieremie, what seest thou? And I sayd, I see a rod of an Almond tree.
After this the Lorde spake vnto me, saying: Ieremie, what seest thou? And I sayd, I see a rod of an Almond tree.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, What seest thou? And I said, A rod of an almond tree.
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, What seest thou? And I said, A rod of an almond tree.
English Revised Version
Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.
Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And the word of the Lord was maad to me, and seide, What seest thou, Jeremye?
And the word of the Lord was maad to me, and seide, What seest thou, Jeremye?
Update Bible Version
Moreover the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, Jeremiah, what do you see? And I said, I see a rod of an almond-tree.
Moreover the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, Jeremiah, what do you see? And I said, I see a rod of an almond-tree.
Webster's Bible Translation
Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Jeremiah, What seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond-tree.
Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Jeremiah, What seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond-tree.
New English Translation
Later the Lord asked me, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" I answered, "I see a branch of an almond tree."
Later the Lord asked me, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" I answered, "I see a branch of an almond tree."
New King James Version
Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" And I said, "I see a branch of an almond tree."
Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" And I said, "I see a branch of an almond tree."
New Living Translation
Then the Lord said to me, "Look, Jeremiah! What do you see?" And I replied, "I see a branch from an almond tree."
Then the Lord said to me, "Look, Jeremiah! What do you see?" And I replied, "I see a branch from an almond tree."
New Life Bible
And the Word of the Lord came to me saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" I said, "I see a branch of an almond tree."
And the Word of the Lord came to me saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" I said, "I see a branch of an almond tree."
New Revised Standard
The word of the Lord came to me, saying, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" And I said, "I see a branch of an almond tree."
The word of the Lord came to me, saying, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" And I said, "I see a branch of an almond tree."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Moreover the Word of Yahweh came unto me saying, What canst thou see Jeremiah? And I said, A twig of an almond-tree, can I see.
Moreover the Word of Yahweh came unto me saying, What canst thou see Jeremiah? And I said, A twig of an almond-tree, can I see.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying: What seest thou, Jeremias? And I said: I see a rod watching.
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying: What seest thou, Jeremias? And I said: I see a rod watching.
Revised Standard Version
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" And I said, "I see a rod of almond."
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" And I said, "I see a rod of almond."
Young's Literal Translation
And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying, `What art thou seeing, Jeremiah?' And I say, `A rod of an almond tree I am seeing.'
And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying, `What art thou seeing, Jeremiah?' And I say, `A rod of an almond tree I am seeing.'
THE MESSAGE
God 's Message came to me: "What do you see, Jeremiah?" I said, "A walking stick—that's all." And God said, "Good eyes! I'm sticking with you. I'll make every word I give you come true."
God 's Message came to me: "What do you see, Jeremiah?" I said, "A walking stick—that's all." And God said, "Good eyes! I'm sticking with you. I'll make every word I give you come true."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The word of the LORD came to me saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" And I said, "I see a rod of an almond tree."
The word of the LORD came to me saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" And I said, "I see a rod of an almond tree."
Contextual Overview
11 The Lord showed me something in a vision. Then he asked, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" I answered, "A branch of almonds that ripen early." 12 "That's right," the Lord replied, "and I always rise early to keep a promise." 13 Then the Lord showed me something else and asked, "What do you see now?" I answered, "I see a pot of boiling water in the north, and it's about to spill out toward us." 14 The Lord said: I will pour out destruction all over the land. 15 Just watch while I send for the kings of the north. They will attack and capture Jerusalem and other towns, then set up their thrones at the gates of Jerusalem. 16 I will punish my people, because they are guilty of turning from me to worship idols. 17 Jeremiah, get ready! Go and tell the people what I command you to say. Don't be frightened by them, or I will make you terrified while they watch. 18 My power will make you strong like a fortress or a column of iron or a wall of bronze. You will oppose all of Judah, including its kings and leaders, its priests and people. 19 They will fight back, but they won't win. I, the Lord , give my word— I won't let them harm you.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
what seest thou: Amos 7:8, Amos 8:2, Zechariah 4:2, Zechariah 5:2
I see a rod: Numbers 17:8, Ezekiel 7:10
Reciprocal: Exodus 25:33 - like unto Exodus 37:20 - almonds 1 Kings 22:17 - I saw Ecclesiastes 12:5 - the almond Jeremiah 1:2 - the word Jeremiah 2:1 - the word Jeremiah 24:3 - What Ezekiel 11:3 - It is not Ezekiel 47:6 - hast thou Amos 7:1 - showed Acts 11:5 - and it Revelation 14:1 - I looked
Cross-References
Genesis 1:9
The Third Day
God said, "I command the water under the sky to come together in one place, so there will be dry ground." And that's what happened.Genesis 1:13
Evening came and then morning—that was the third day.
Evening came and then morning—that was the third day.
Genesis 1:14
The Fourth Day
God said, "I command lights to appear in the sky and to separate day from night and to show the time for seasons, special days, and years.Genesis 1:16
God made two powerful lights, the brighter one to rule the day and the other to rule the night. He also made the stars.
God made two powerful lights, the brighter one to rule the day and the other to rule the night. He also made the stars.
Genesis 1:17
Then God put these lights in the sky to shine on the earth,
Then God put these lights in the sky to shine on the earth,
Genesis 1:20
The Fifth Day
God said, "I command the ocean to be full of living creatures, and I command birds to fly above the earth."Genesis 1:29
I have provided all kinds of fruit and grain for you to eat.
I have provided all kinds of fruit and grain for you to eat.
Genesis 2:5
no grass or plants were growing anywhere. God had not yet sent any rain, and there was no one to work the land.
no grass or plants were growing anywhere. God had not yet sent any rain, and there was no one to work the land.
Genesis 2:9
The Lord God placed all kinds of beautiful trees and fruit trees in the garden. Two other trees were in the middle of the garden. One of the trees gave life—the other gave the power to know the difference between right and wrong.
The Lord God placed all kinds of beautiful trees and fruit trees in the garden. Two other trees were in the middle of the garden. One of the trees gave life—the other gave the power to know the difference between right and wrong.
Genesis 2:16
But the Lord told him, "You may eat fruit from any tree in the garden,
But the Lord told him, "You may eat fruit from any tree in the garden,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Moreover, the word of the Lord came unto me,.... At the same time as before:
saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? The Septuagint version leaves out the word "Jeremiah":
and I said, I see a rod of an almond tree; a dry stick, without leaves or fruit upon it, and yet he knew it to be an almond tree stick; though some think it had leaves and fruit on it, by which it was known. The Targum is,
"and I said, a king hastening to do evil I see;''
meaning Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, hastening to bring destruction upon the Jews.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
What seest thou? - If we admit a supernatural element in prophecy, visions would be the most simple means of communication between God and man.
A rod of an almond tree - Many translate âa staff of almond wood.â The vision would thus signify that God - like a traveler, staff in hand - was just about to set forth upon His journey of vengeance. But the rendering of the King James Version is supported by Genesis 30:37. The word rendered âalmondâ comes from a root signifying âto be awake;â and as the almond blossoms in January, it seems to be awake while other trees are still Sleeping, and therefore is a fit emblem of activity.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Jeremiah 1:11. A rod of an almond tree. — ×©×§× shaked, from ×©×§× shakad, "to be ready," "to hasten," "to watch for an opportunity to do a thing," to awake; because the almond tree is the first to flower and bring forth fruit. Pliny says, Floret prima omnium amygdala mense Januario; Martio vero pomum maturat. It blossoms in January, when other trees are locked up in their winter's repose; and it bears fruit in March, just at the commencement of spring, when other trees only begin to bud. It was here the symbol of that promptitude with which God was about to fulfil his promises and threatening. As a rod, says Dahler, is an instrument of punishment, the rod of the almond may be intended here as the symbol of that punishment which the prophet was about to announce.
